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City Council — regular meeting, November 16, 2021

Tuesday, November 16, 2021 0 agenda items 26 motions recorded 27 documents

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Motions carried
19
of 20 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
1
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Bills approved As printed
$374k
1 payables list; details
Minutes
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Votes

Each motion as the minutes record it: the agenda heading and the motion line. Names come from the roll call; "all ayes (implied)" marks a motion where the minutes say only "All ayes" or "carried unanimously", which credits the members recorded as present. Read the minutes

G-1ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-488 · p. 2

Motion to open Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-488 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 55.01(8) of Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control, Definition of Poultry by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Jim Bartels

G-1ordinanceroll call Ord. 2021-488 · p. 2

Motion to close Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 2021-488 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 55.01(8) of Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control, Definition of Poultry by Olney

Unknown · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-1ordinancethirdroll call Ord. 2021-482 · p. 2

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-482 – An Ordinance to Amend the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, to add Chapter 58, Urban Chickens, to the Nuisances and Animal Control Section by Olney

Carried 4–1 · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Al Havens · Voted no: Eric Schnedler

H-2ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-483 · p. 2

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-483 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 92.02 of Chapter 92, Rates for Service, Bulk Water by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-3ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-484 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-484 – An Ordinance Amending the 2018 Adopted International Fire Code by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

H-4ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-485 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-485 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 36, Hazardous Substance Spills by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

The signed copy records this vote differently.

H-5ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-486 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-486 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 37, Fire Safety Permit by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Jim Bartels

H-6ordinancesecondroll call Ord. 2021-487 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-487 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, by Adding Chapter 38, False Alarm by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

H-7ordinancefirstroll call Ord. 2021-488 · p. 3

Motion to approve Ordinance No. 2021-488 – An Ordinance Amending the Municipal Code of Tiffin, Iowa, Section 55.01(8) of Chapter 55, Animal Protection and Control, Definition of Poultry by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

I-1resolutionroll call Res. 2021-068 · p. 3

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-068 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 21, 2021, for the Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimate of Costs, and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Tiffin Public Works Building Project and Opening of Bids on December 16, 2021 by Schnedler

Carried · moved by Eric Schnedler, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

I-2resolutionroll call Res. 2021-069 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-069 – A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-3resolutionroll call Res. 2021-070 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-070 – A Resolution Setting the Permit Fees for having Urban Chickens inside the City Limits of Tiffin by Olney

Carried · moved by Christine Olney, seconded by Jim Bartels

I-4resolutionroll call Res. 2021-071 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-071 – A Resolution Authorizing the Application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the City of Tiffin Fire Department by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Eric Schnedler

I-5resolutionroll call Res. 2021-072 · p. 4

Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-072 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 21, 2021, for a Public Hearing on the Expanded Urban Renewal Area Designation and Urban Renewal Plan Amendment by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

K-2otherall ayes (implied) · p. 4

K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Jim Bartels

K-3otherall ayes (implied) · p. 5

K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Annual Urban Renewal Report for FY 2020-2021 and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

K-4otherall ayes (implied) · p. 5

K-4 Consideration of Change Order #9 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Bartels

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-5otherall ayes (implied) · p. 5

K-5 Consideration of Change Order #10 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Havens

Carried · moved by Al Havens, seconded by Skylar Limkemann

K-6otherall ayes (implied) · p. 5

K-6 Consideration of Pay Estimate #7 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Limkemann

Carried · moved by Skylar Limkemann, seconded by Al Havens

resolutionsecondsigned copyroll call Res. 2021-483 · p. ?

On the 16th day of November 2021, at a regular meeting of the Tiffin City Council, Tiffin, Iowa, Councilperson Bartels introduced Ordinance No. 2021-483, and moved that it be given its second reading. The motion was seconded by Councilperson Schnedler. Ayes: Limkemann, Havens, Olney, Bartels, Schnedler Nays: None Five members of the Council being present and having voted "Aye", Mayor Steve Berner declared the motion carried, and Ordinance No. 2021-483, was read the second time and discussed and placed on record.

Carried · moved by Jim Bartels, seconded by Eric Schnedler

Procedural motions (6): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
  • B Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Olney — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • F Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • C Agenda Additions/Agenda Approval – Motion to approve agenda by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • E-2 Approval of Clerk/Treasurer’s Report – Motion to approve consent agenda which includes City Council Minutes and Clerk/Treasurer’s Report by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • K-1 Consideration of Payables List – Motion to Approve by Bartels — carried (all ayes (implied))
  • N Adjournment – Motion to adjourn by Schnedler — carried (all ayes (implied))

Attendance

Skylar Limkemann presentChristine Olney presentEric Schnedler presentAl Havens presentJim Bartels presentSteven Berner (mayor) present

Money approved

The council's payables list for this meeting total $374,499.11 As printed. List (PDF)

Largest payees on the list (public names; payments to private individuals are grouped)
PayeeAmountLines
RATHJE CONSTRUCTION$250,445.211
JOHNSON COUNTY REFUSE INC$32,570.503
JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF$15,275.001
MARTIN GARDNER ARCHITECTURE$13,745.001
WELLMARK$11,998.457
Individual (refund/reimbursement)$10,743.7310
GOODWIN LAW OFFICE PC$6,820.001
CARGILL INC$4,824.941

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Projects at this meeting

  • Joint projects with the Clear Creek Amana school district: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-069 – A Resolution Amending the 28E Agreement between the City of Tiffin and the Clear Creek Amana Community School District to Expand the Shared Use of the District’s and City’s Facilities by Havens
  • Law enforcement contract with the Johnson County Sheriff: Payables list: JOHNSON COUNTY SHERIFF $15,275.00
  • Original Town Urbanization – Phase Two: K-4 Consideration of Change Order #9 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Bartels ($1,425.00); K-5 Consideration of Change Order #10 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Havens ($4,250.00); K-6 Consideration of Pay Estimate #7 – Rathje Construction, Original Town Urbanization Phase Two – Motion to Approve by Limkemann ($250,445.21); Payables list: RATHJE CONSTRUCTION $250,445.21
  • Public Works Building: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-068 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 21, 2021, for the Public Hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimate of Costs, and Authorizing Publication of Notices for the Tiffin Public Works Building Project and Opening of Bids on December 16, 2021 by Schnedler; Payables list: MARTIN GARDNER ARCHITECTURE $13,745.00
  • Tiffin Fire Department: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-071 – A Resolution Authorizing the Application for the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) for the City of Tiffin Fire Department by Limkemann
  • Urban renewal areas and TIF: Motion to approve Resolution No. 2021-072 – A Resolution Setting the Date of December 21, 2021, for a Public Hearing on the Expanded Urban Renewal Area Designation and Urban Renewal Plan Amendment by Limkemann; City TIF Indebtedness Certification 2021; K-2 Discussion and Consideration of Appropriating Annual TIF Debt Certification and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Havens; K-3 Discussion and Consideration of Annual Urban Renewal Report for FY 2020-2021 and Council Action as Needed – Motion to approve by Bartels

Ordinances and resolutions

Ord. 2021-482, Ord. 2021-483, Ord. 2021-484, Ord. 2021-485, Ord. 2021-486, Ord. 2021-487, Ord. 2021-488, Res. 2021-068, Res. 2021-069, Res. 2021-070, Res. 2021-071, Res. 2021-072, Res. 2021-483

Agenda

The archive has no itemized agenda for this meeting; see the agenda document below.

Documents

DocumentTypePagesOriginal
Agenda - 11-16-21 agenda2PDF
M-8M-8 - Draft of Urban Chicken Application application permit4PDF
K-3K-3 - Annual Urban Renewal Report - FY 2020-2021 budget15PDF
M-8M-8 - Budget Projections and Issues - FY 2022 budget4PDF
K-4K-4 - Change Order 9 - Rathje Construction, Original Town Phase Two contract agreement2PDF
K-5K-5 - Change Order 10 - Rathje Construction, Original Town Phase Two contract agreement2PDF
K-6K-6 - Pay Estimate 7 - Rathje Construction, Original Town Phase Two contract agreement3PDF
E-2E-2 - Clerks Treasurer's Report financial report2PDF
E-1E-1 - 11-16-21 Final Minutes minutes5PDF
Minutes: Regular Meeting 11/16/2021 minutes5PDF
G-1,H-7G-1, H-7 - Ordinance 2021-488 - Change Definition of Poultry - Chapter 55 ordinance2PDF
H-1H-1 - Ordinance 2021-482 - Urban Chickens ordinance6PDF
H-2H-2 - Ordinance 2021-483 - Water Rate Increase for Bulk Water ordinance2PDF
H-3H-3 - Ordinance 2021-484 - Amending the 2018 International Fire Code ordinance12PDF
H-4H-4 - Ordinance 2021-485 - Hazardous Substance Spills ordinance5PDF
H-5H-5 - Ordinance 2021-486 - Fire Safety Permit ordinance6PDF
H-6H-6 - Ordinance 2021-487 - Alarm Systems and False Alarms ordinance4PDF
M-8M-8 - CMReport - 11-12-21 other1PDF
Notes for the Work Session - 11-12-21 other1PDF
K-1K-1 - Payables payables claims6PDF
I-1I-1 - Resolution 2021-068 - Set Bid Date, Letting, Public Hearing Date for Public Works Building resolution2PDF
I-2I-2 - Resolution 2021-069 - Expanding School District and City Shared Use Agreement resolution1PDF
I-3I-3 - Resolution 2021-070 - Setting Urban Chicken Permit Fees resolution1PDF
I-4I-4 - Resolution 2021-071 - AFG Endorsement for Tiffin Fire Department resolution1PDF
I-5I-5 - Resolution 2021-072 - Setting Public Hearing Date for Expanded URA and URP Amendment - Aster resolution5PDF
K-2K-2 - City TIF Indebtedness Certification 2021 staff report memo7PDF
L-1L-1 - October Johnson County Sheriff's Report staff report memo12PDF

Sources

  • City website document center: Regular Meeting — original listing ↗
  • SharePoint packet folders: 11-16-21 Council Packet & Agenda — original listing ↗
  • Minutes read by parser minutes/modern 2.3.0 from 2 copies.

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